Can I Join US army force with my green card ? how can I do that ?

[Joe2016 0]

Good morning

I will going to live in US soon with my family , They are all American citizens . I love US very much because it`s my second home , and I hope to serve in It`s army ?

how can I do that ?

[firebird00 66]

I believe there are recruiting centers here in the US and you can volunteer.

[Joe2016 0]

and what about salary , benefits I can gain it after serving in the army ?

[rutabaga 209]

Yes. You will probably need your physical green card first though. Once you get it just check with a local military recruiter for the branch of the military you're interested in (you can generally find them in/around malls and I'm sure there's a listing somewhere on the Army/Navy/Air Force website). In addition to the Army, Navy and the Air Force you can also look into the Coast Guard and your state's National Guard.

[JR loves JR 196]

I didn't check what visa you're coming on. But I do know that for the air force you have to have a green card that's valid for at least 2 years. I'm pretty sure that that is true for the other branches as well. There are also age limits and physical requirements. Go see a recruiter when you get here and they'll answer everything.

[Joe2016 0]

I`m coming in IR2 visa , Child for US citizen under 21

[firebird00 66]

and what about salary , benefits I can gain it after serving in the army ?

I think it depends on where you will serve, such as navy or the air force... The best way to know is once you are here is to go to a recruiting center and talk to them.

[JoBri 548]

I think it depends on where you will serve, such as navy or the air force... The best way to know is once you are here is to go to a recruiting center and talk to them.

Just give them a call when you get here. You can find a recruiting station just about in any city or county. They will give you all the info. Usually all the branch offices are close together, so it is easy to check them all out.

Edited March 1, 2016 by JoBri

[bestofboston 36]

I know that many non-citizens without a green card have become US Citizens by volunteering. A good example is Filipinos volunteering for the US Navy as cooks. Often referred to as a pathway to US citizenship because at the end of their enlistment, they qualify to apply for citizenship to the USA.

[andy78 178]

My understanding is that to apply for a job in the military, the requriements vary depending on the job:

If you are applying for a soldier job with starting with the rank of "Private", you have to have a green card.

If you are applying for an officer job or non-commisioned officer job, you have to be a citizen.

Of course, when you ask in the military branch you want to work for, they will give you all the information you need.

[HollywoodNorth 22]

My understanding is that to apply for a job in the military, the requriements vary depending on the job:

If you are applying for a soldier job with starting with the rank of "Private", you have to have a green card.

If you are applying for an officer job or non-commisioned officer job, you have to be a citizen.

Of course, when you ask in the military branch you want to work for, they will give you all the information you need.

That's correct, US citizens are required for officer O-1+ positions, so the only options for green card holders is enlistment. You may be restricted from certain MOS's based upon security clearance checks.

That being said, serving through the armed forces with a green card can allow you naturalize as a US citizen after a year of service while serving, vs waiting 5 years.

The recruitment offices can help you out there, if you can speak in multiple languages, they would probably be very interested in talking to you.

Good luck!

[JoBri 548]

Unless it has changed since my wife enlisted in the US Air Force Air National Guard, you can get your citizenship right away upon enlisting. USCIS web site doesnt indicate it has changed since my wife joined. You dont have to wait a year.

"Service during Periods of Hostilities

Under special provisions in Section 329 of the INA, the President signed an executive order on July 3, 2002, authorizing all noncitizens who have served honorably in the U.S. armed forces on or after Sept. 11, 2001, to immediately file for citizenship. This order also covers veterans of certain designated past wars and conflicts. The authorization will remain in effect until a date designated by a future presidential executive order."

Per INA: ACT 329 and as stated at USCIS https://www.uscis.gov/news/fact-sheets/naturalization-through-military-service-fact-sheet during periods of hostility, as when my wife enlisted in 2012, application for naturalization may occur right away. I never heard or read anything that the the president has designated any new presidential order since then.

That's correct, US citizens are required for officer O-1+ positions, so the only options for green card holders is enlistment. You may be restricted from certain MOS's based upon security clearance checks.

That being said, serving through the armed forces with a green card can allow you naturalize as a US citizen after a year of service while serving, vs waiting 5 years.

The recruitment offices can help you out there, if you can speak in multiple languages, they would probably be very interested in talking to you.

Good luck!

Edited March 5, 2016 by JoBri

[pcke2000 39]

My understanding is that to apply for a job in the military, the requriements vary depending on the job:

If you are applying for a soldier job with starting with the rank of "Private", you have to have a green card.

If you are applying for an officer job or non-commisioned officer job, you have to be a citizen.

Of course, when you ask in the military branch you want to work for, they will give you all the information you need.

as a non-citizen, you cannot apply for commissioned officer positions and you cannot join the U.S. military forces as an NCO (as your entry rank). However, in the Army, unless the MOS (e.g. 35 series) or rank (MSG and above) requires, you don't have to be a U.S. citizen to become an NCO

Unless it has changed since my wife enlisted in the US Air Force Air National Guard, you can get your citizenship right away upon enlisting. USCIS web site doesnt indicate it has changed since my wife joined. You dont have to wait a year.

"Service during Periods of Hostilities

Under special provisions in Section 329 of the INA, the President signed an executive order on July 3, 2002, authorizing all noncitizens who have served honorably in the U.S. armed forces on or after Sept. 11, 2001, to immediately file for citizenship. This order also covers veterans of certain designated past wars and conflicts. The authorization will remain in effect until a date designated by a future presidential executive order."

Per INA: ACT 329 and as stated at USCIS https://www.uscis.gov/news/fact-sheets/naturalization-through-military-service-fact-sheet during periods of hostility, as when my wife enlisted in 2012, application for naturalization may occur right away. I never heard or read anything that the the president has designated any new presidential order since then.

It's called MAVNI program, but it's only for legal foreign residents WITHOUT green card

[Andrew+Jaga 0]

Good morning

I will going to live in US soon with my family , They are all American citizens . I love US very much because it`s my second home , and I hope to serve in It`s army ?

how can I do that ?

Join the Marines instead.

As long as you have a green card you will be able to join. Within a year you'll be able to get your citizenship after that.

[JoBri 548]

Dont need to wait a year with green card

Join the Marines instead.

As long as you have a green card you will be able to join. Within a year you'll be able to get your citizenship after that.